not even out of the womb and already an overachiever...

...just like his mom & dad (but really, just his mom!!! ;))

today was our appt, and i am happy to announce that everything is looking great! baby is head down, and just hanging out. he's also measure right on, which is great! he still hates the doppler, and always tries to run away when they are trying to get his heartbeat. we scheduled our next appt for the 25th of Mar. and then after that i have to start going every 2 weeks - yikes! at our next appt i will have my glucose test, so i've been instructed to have a BIG breakfast to include eggs, bacon, and pancakes. aye, aye captain!! if it will benefit the baby, i'm game!!! ;)

i'm thrilled that everything went well, but i hope/pray that everything *continues* to go well! so if you're out there reading, please keep us in your thoughts.

wordless wednesday

i was asked yesterday what my baby carrier demonstration assistant looked like...voila!

another gift for Baby T from one of our very generous thoughtful friends.

baby carrier heaven!!

a few posts ago i mentioned that i purchased a baby wrap from a wonderful seller off of Etsy. well, a few days after that i also purchased another baby carrier (an Ergo) from heavenly hold. i know, i know, i have SO much self-control!! ;)

i had received my wrap a few days ago; but yesterday when i got home from the gym, i noticed that my ergo had come in. and in typical "immediate gratification" fashion, i whipped them out (as soon as i got them), got out the cabbage patch simulation baby (please don't ask me why i still have my cabbage patch doll), and started practicing (and taking pictures - must.document.everything).

the wrap (which is very similar to the moby wrap in that it is 1 long piece of fabric) was SO intimidating to me (as i knew it would be), but after i found a very helpful video on youtube, i got the hang of it.

here's my 1st attempt

as you can see, i pretty much epic failed at tying it. it should NOT be this tangled looking in the back

but in my defense 1) it was my 1st attempt, and 2) it's hard to maneuver things around my ever-growing belly. i tried again last night, and did much better, so i think i'm just going to practice daily so that i can master the wrap.

the ergo was considerably easier because it just buckles in the back. so once again, i gathered my assistant, and strapped her in.

i can't wait to take Baby T for a spin in these!! :)

27 week status and baby "bump" pic

26 wk 3 da

How Big is Baby: still the size of an eggplant.

Total Weight Gain: as of 2/20 i was up 24lbs.
Maternity Clothes: check!

Stretch Marks: none yet

Sleep: sleep is an issue these days. i'm constantly "tossing" from one side to the other, and i don't think i can take these wacky a$$ dreams much longer. i'm waking up stressed out!

Best Moment this Week: i bought some really cute clothes for Baby T, and finally got in 1 of the baby wraps that i ordered.

Food Cravings: mac n cheese
Gender: boy!

Labor Signs: n/a

Belly Button: what belly button? i think it's completely closed up.

What I miss: being able to walk up 1!!!! flight of stairs without getting winded

What I'm looking forward to: my doc appt on thurs

Weekly Wisdom: our decisions will probably offend someone, but we have to do what we think is best during our transition into parenthood.

Milestones: i'm almost at 7 mo.

*sniff* someone thinks i'm special...

...and i don't mean "special" special. though, i'm sure there are quite a few that think that i am - lol.

thank you to ms. darcel over at the mahogany way for awarding me with this wonderful blog award.

i'm especially honored because i LOVE LOVE LOVE darcel's blog and check it daily to see if she's updated. she's been on my blog inspiration list since i found her, so it makes me feel all warm and tingly inside to know that she checks out my blog too. :)

alright, so the rules for accepting the award are as followed:

1. Thank the person who gave it to you
2. Pass this award on to bloggers you've recently discovered and think are fantastic.
3. Contact the bloggers to let them know they've won.
4. State 7 things about yourself.

on to the "fun facts for free" about yours truly:

1. i'm originally from S. FL, but now live in AL. i miss FL dearly, and hope to one day move back (you can't beat wearing flip flops 12 mo out of the yr).
2. i scare easily, and have never watched the whole MJ thriller video (nor do i plan to).
3. i had the pleasure of breaking my 1st (and 2nd) bones - ankle/leg - last yr....while on vacation in puerto rico...on our 2nd day there...and had to have surgery while there. sweet deal, eh?! ;)
4. i married my highschool sweetheart (we've been together in total close to 12 yrs), and i love him more each day :) (and i'm not just saying that because he occasionally reads my blog)
   
5. i'm an engineer by trade, but decided a few yrs ago to do something completely out of my comfort zone, so i went and got certified to teach Zumba Fitness and have done it (as a hobby) ever since. i've actually been fortunate enough to continue to teach my classes while preggo. Baby T has been very cooperative! :)
6. i LOVE guinea pigs! they are my fav animal. i got my 1st one in 6th grade (won it in a raffle), and have had them as pets, off and on, ever since. i haven't had one since my last one died a few yrs ago, but i can't wait for Baby T to get old enough so we can get him one.
7. i would absolutely love to live overseas (europe) one day for a few yrs.
   

and for some of the blogs that i think are super-di-duper (and which i think everyone should check out):

Mama Quiere Beso

Hands for Catching

Super(natural) Momma

Wendyrful Doula Births

Happy Mama

Pleasantly Furious

A Mom Outside the Box

Alabama Birth Coalition

Life with Snuggybabies

Amanda Brooke's Bump

Miss Read, random thoughts of a misunderstood DIVA

Kevin & Amanda

A Chance Worth Taking

Bellies and Babies

I only went to Target for fruit....

I'm not sure how all of this got in my cart! ;)

Eeeeeek, less than 100 days!

Great Odin's Raven!! i just noticed that we are under the 100 day mark! how did that happen?? it's crazy to think that 26 wks ago i began this pregnancy journey that is now more than half over, and in less than 100 days, D and i will be welcoming another little being into our homes, catering to his needs (guess i have to stop being "princess" for a while - lol), and shaping/molding his little mind (God bless him)! all panic attacking aside, i'm really excited to soon meet this little person that is unfortunate enough to have some of the craziest people as his parents - lol. i want to see what he looks like, and figure out who's personality he got (crossing my fingers that it's mine - lol). and if you can measure a child's demeanor by how they act in the womb. i'm confident that we're going to have a very mellow/obedient child (or that might be a lot of wishful thinking). btw, if anyone knows where i can get a "parenthood for dummies" book - let me know because i'm pretty sure we have no idea what we're doing. :)